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Gros Piton, Soufriere, Saint Lucia 🇱🇨 The larger of two volcanic peaks rising out of the crystalline waters of the Caribbean. Soaring 2,500 feet from the clear blue waters of the Caribbean, two towering peaks dominate the skyline. The larger of these green-laden summits is known as Gros Piton and its smaller counterpart is Petit Piton. They border Soufrière, a colorful Saint Lucia town that once served as the country’s capital. The Pitons are volcanic plugs that were created when lava cooled within a vent of the currently-dormant volcanoes. The Pitons of Saint Lucia are among the largest of the world’s volcanic plugs. In 2004, the Pitons were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vibrant coral reefs cover nearly 60 percent of the surrounding marine area, which is home to 168 different species of finfish. 📍Location: they border Soufrière, a colorful Saint Lucia The place to beGros Piton, Soufriere, Saint Lucia 🇱🇨 The larger of two volcanic peaks rising out of the crystalline waters of the Caribbean. Soaring 2,500 feet from the clear blue waters of the Caribbean, two towering peaks dominate the skyline. The larger of these green-laden summits is known as Gros Piton and its smaller counterpart is Petit Piton. They border Soufrière, a colorful Saint Lucia town that once served as the country’s capital. The Pitons are volcanic plugs that were created when lava cooled within a vent of the currently-dormant volcanoes. The Pitons of Saint Lucia are among the largest of the world’s volcanic plugs. In 2004, the Pitons were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vibrant coral reefs cover nearly 60 percent of the surrounding marine area, which is home to 168 different species of finfish. 📍Location: they border Soufrière, a colorful Saint Lucia The place to be

Shima Spain Village, Shima, Japan 🇯🇵 This Spanish theme park stands out in the Japanese countryside. Called Shima Spain Village, or Parque España, this complete themed entertainment experience mixes faithful recreations of actual castles, statues, and Spanish landmarks with whimsical rides, parades, and a unique cast of original animal characters. If you can’t make it the 7,000 miles from Japan to Europe, Parque España’s Santa Cruz Street looks like a scenic walk through Spain’s Andalusia, and the monolithic Javier Castle Museum is a recreation of an actual 10th-century castle of the same name. This dazzling castle is filled with floors of Spanish history on the inside, and a rooftop deck gives magnificent views of the bay. 📍Location: on the coast of the Mie Prefecture The place to beShima Spain Village, Shima, Japan 🇯🇵 This Spanish theme park stands out in the Japanese countryside. Called Shima Spain Village, or Parque España, this complete themed entertainment experience mixes faithful recreations of actual castles, statues, and Spanish landmarks with whimsical rides, parades, and a unique cast of original animal characters. If you can’t make it the 7,000 miles from Japan to Europe, Parque España’s Santa Cruz Street looks like a scenic walk through Spain’s Andalusia, and the monolithic Javier Castle Museum is a recreation of an actual 10th-century castle of the same name. This dazzling castle is filled with floors of Spanish history on the inside, and a rooftop deck gives magnificent views of the bay. 📍Location: on the coast of the Mie Prefecture The place to be

Fjaðrárgljúfur, Iceland 🇮🇸 Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon. At just over a mile long, it certainly doesn’t boast the enormous expanses of the world’s other mighty canyons. But what it may lack in size, it absolutely makes up for in beauty. The canyon is made up of an assortment of crazy rock formations. They stretch skyward, flanking a river like gargantuan grass-clad guardians. A walking trail traces the top of the crags, leading to a certain spot that lets hikers feel as though they’re standing atop a kingdom of sublime natural wonders. 📍Location: a bit off the path off Iceland’s famous Ring Road The place to beFjaðrárgljúfur, Iceland 🇮🇸 Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon. At just over a mile long, it certainly doesn’t boast the enormous expanses of the world’s other mighty canyons. But what it may lack in size, it absolutely makes up for in beauty. The canyon is made up of an assortment of crazy rock formations. They stretch skyward, flanking a river like gargantuan grass-clad guardians. A walking trail traces the top of the crags, leading to a certain spot that lets hikers feel as though they’re standing atop a kingdom of sublime natural wonders. 📍Location: a bit off the path off Iceland’s famous Ring Road The place to be

Praia da Ursa, Colares, Portugal 🇵🇹 In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill. Unlike at many of Portugal’s other beaches, you won’t find many other tourists crowding this wonderfully secluded spot. 📍Location: Set on the Atlantic west coast just north of Cabo da Roca The place to bePraia da Ursa, Colares, Portugal 🇵🇹 In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill. Unlike at many of Portugal’s other beaches, you won’t find many other tourists crowding this wonderfully secluded spot. 📍Location: Set on the Atlantic west coast just north of Cabo da Roca The place to be

Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 🇸🇬 Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees. A landscaping project known as Gardens by the Bay hopes to beautify the marina and help transform the dense city-state into a “city in the garden.” But with futuristic design features that border on otherworldly, this garden is unlike any you’ve seen before. With heights ranging from 80 to 160 feet and light displays that come alive at night, the Supertrees complement the nearby high-rises and add distinctive flair to the Singapore skyline. 📍Location: in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir The place to beGardens by the Bay, Singapore 🇸🇬 Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees. A landscaping project known as Gardens by the Bay hopes to beautify the marina and help transform the dense city-state into a “city in the garden.” But with futuristic design features that border on otherworldly, this garden is unlike any you’ve seen before. With heights ranging from 80 to 160 feet and light displays that come alive at night, the Supertrees complement the nearby high-rises and add distinctive flair to the Singapore skyline. 📍Location: in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir The place to be